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Regulation Respecting the Measures to Prevent or Put a Stop to Sexual Violence – What Employers Need to Know

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Québec employers will soon have to comply with new obligations regarding the prevention of sexual violence in the workplace. On May 27, 2026, the Regulation respecting the measures to prevent or put a stop to sexual violence...more

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NJ Workers' Compensation Legislation Update

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A couple more bills were introduced for the 2026-27 session. Any updates since February have been highlighted in bold....more

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Policy Week in Review – June 12, 2026

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House Passes Union-Backed Faster Labor Contracts Act: As expected, the House passed the Faster Labor Contracts Act (FLCA), H.R. 5408, on Tuesday. The vote was 230-193, with 20 Republicans joining Democrats to pass the...more

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Malta implements the Pay Transparency Directive 

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Malta has implemented the EU Pay Transparency Directive. The rules apply immediately and introduce new employer obligations on equal pay, transparency and reporting. Employers operating in Malta must act now to ensure...more

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Workers’ Compensation Decision Clarifies that Out‑of‑State Family Visits Don’t Meet Medical Necessity Standard

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Purple Pride, Inc. v. Burgess, 51 Fla. L. Weekly D479 (Fla. 1st DCA Mar. 18, 2026), reh'g denied (Mar. 31, 2026) - The claimant suffered a work-related motor vehicle accident in 2019 that caused him to become tetraplegic (or...more

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What Does the EEOC's Proposed Rescission of the EEO-1 Report Mean for Employers?

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On May 14, 2026, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) submitted a proposed rule that could eliminate the long-standing requirement that employers file EEO-1 reports. Importantly, this change is not yet in...more

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Labor & Employment World Cup 2026: Team Belgium Ready for Play in Seattle

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Kickoff: Getting to Know the Belgian National Team: Belgium arrives in Seattle carrying the momentum from what its supporters consider the defining era of Belgian football....more

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More Security for Flexible Workers: What Will Change for Employers?

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The Dutch government is continuing its push to strengthen protections for flexible workers. New amendments to the proposed More Security for Flexible Workers Act would further restrict the use of flexible labour arrangements...more

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Canada: Manitoba Establishes New Parental Attachment Leave and Restricts Employer-Required Sick Notes

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On June 1, 2026, Manitoba Bills 10 and 11 received Royal Assent. These bills amend the province’s Employment Standards Code (ESC) to provide leave for employees following an adoption or surrogacy, and to clarify when, and on...more

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Labor & Employment World Cup 2026: San Francisco Welcomes Team Australia

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Kickoff: Getting to Know the Australian National Team: The Australian national team (the Socceroos) arrives with a story defined by resilience. The Socceroos have qualified for the FIFA World Cup seven times, but that...more

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2026 Is a Reporting Year Under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)

Companies with twenty or more employees in Ontario must file an accessibility compliance report under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) by December 31, 2026....more

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Tip-Pooling in Cannabis Dispensaries: Be Wary of Managers and Supervisors

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For budtenders, tips earned in a dispensary can add up to hundreds of dollars per week. However, how that money is pooled and divided is critical for a dispensary operator to understand. Managers and supervisors, be wary....more

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FCA Retaliation Claims: Employer ‘To Dos’ in the Critical Hours After a Hotline Call

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Employers are seeing an increase in False Claims Act (FCA) retaliation claims stemming from what claimants often characterize as adverse action because of purported whistleblowing. In many cases, these actions are taken as a...more

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HL UK Pensions Law Digest 12 June 2026

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Welcome to our latest update, in which we cover: Release of surplus: draft regulations - • The DWP’s long-awaited regulations, with detailed requirements for the release of surplus to employers;...more

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Illinois Employers: NICU Leave Law Effective June 1, 2026

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The Illinois Family Neonatal Intensive Care Leave Act took effect June 1, 2026, and provides eligible employees with up to 20 days of unpaid, job-protected leave while a child of an employee is a patient in a neonatal...more

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New York Third Department Revisits PEO Coverage Disputes

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As we have discussed in prior updates, the law surrounding workers’ compensation coverage disputes involving Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) continues to evolve. The New York Third Department’s recent decision in...more

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Ninth Circuit (Again) Upholds FMCSA Preemption of California Meal and Rest Break Laws

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In People of the State of California ex rel. Xavier Becerra v. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the Ninth Circuit once again upheld the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (“FMCSA”) determination that...more

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World Cup Fever at Work: Does German Workers’ Compensation Cover Injuries During Staff Soccer?

Germany’s Hanover Social Court (Sozialgericht Hannover) ruled on April 16, 2026 (Ref. No. S 22 U 120/25, not yet final) that a torn cruciate ligament sustained during an employer‑organized soccer tournament was not a...more

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The EEOC’s New Enforcement Plan Puts Employers on Notice: An Overview of the Agency’s Key Enforcement Priorities for 2025-2029

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On June 4, 2026, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC or the Agency) published a new National Enforcement Plan (NEP) for Fiscal Years 2025-2029....more

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DOJ Opinion Finds EEOC Title VII Disparate Impact Guidelines Unconstitutional

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On June 9, 2026, the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Office of Legal Counsel released a memorandum opinion finding the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) existing guidelines on Title VII of the Civil Rights Act’s...more

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ICE Tightens I-9 Inspection Standards: Less Leeway And Higher Fines

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Employers should assume that Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) errors once treated as minor and fixable during an audit may now lead to immediate penalties. For the first time in nearly three decades, U.S....more

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Fifth Circuit Sides With Employers on In-Person Work Requirements

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the most common scenarios we have faced involves employee resistance to return-to-office mandates. Employees who had been working a remote or hybrid schedule are informed that they need...more

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Third Circuit Says FLSA Does Not Cover 'Overtime Gap' Claims

The federal Fair Labor Standards Act covers three employer pay practices: Minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor. Last week, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals concluded that employees cannot bring FLSA claims for unpaid...more

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Will the NLRB Revisit McLaren Macomb? What Employers Need to Know About Section 7 Rights and Severance Agreements

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On April 13, President Trump nominated James Macy to be a member of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) for a five-year term. Macy's confirmation to the NLRB by the Senate would cement a Republican majority on the NLRB,...more

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Alabama Establishes Private-Employer Voluntary Hiring Preference Program for Veterans and Spouses

Alabama has enacted a new law aimed at improving access to employment for uniformed services personnel and their spouses....more

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